Highest Income in Dhaka Division

Top 38 cities ranked by highest income

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Highest Income — Dhaka Division

1 Dhanmondi $2,700

2 Farīdpur $2,700

3 Dukuria $2,700

4 Char Bhadrāsan $2,700

5 Bhatara $2,700

6 Tangail $2,700

7 Madaripur $2,700

8 Kishorganj $2,700

9 Mānikganj $2,700

10 Savar $2,700

11 Gopālganj $2,700

12 Pallabi $2,700

13 Azimpur $2,700

14 Bhanga $2,700

15 Green Model Town $2,700

16 Paltan $2,700

17 Mirpur Model Thana $2,700

18 Singair $2,700

19 Motijheel $2,700

20 Tungipara $2,700

21 Dohār $2,700

22 Narsingdi $2,700

23 Narayanganj $2,700

24 Nāgarpur $2,700

25 Mirzāpur $2,700

26 Ramna Maidan $2,700

27 Dhaka $2,700

28 Bhairab Bāzār $2,700

29 Bājitpur $2,700

30 Tungi $2,700

31 Sonārgaon $2,700

32 Sakhipur $2,700

33 Pālang $2,700

34 Nawāb Char $2,700

35 Nagar Naluākot $2,700

36 Mātuail $2,700

37 Kafrul $2,700

38 Gazipur $2,700

The highest-income cities in Dhaka Division represent areas where residents earn significantly above the national median. Dhanmondi leads with a median household income of $2,700. These cities are often home to concentrations of high-paying industries including technology, finance, and healthcare.

High median incomes typically correlate with strong local economies, educated workforces, and proximity to major employment centers. Many of these cities are suburbs or satellite communities of larger metro areas, where professionals live while commuting to nearby urban cores.

While high incomes are attractive, they often come with correspondingly higher costs of living, particularly in housing. The gap between income and housing costs varies significantly across these top-earning communities.

Did You Know?

1. Households in Dhanmondi earn $2,700 — that's -96% above the national median of $75,000.
2. Median household income has grown faster in suburban communities than in urban cores over the past decade.
3. High-income cities often correlate with higher education levels — most of these cities have college attainment rates above 50%.
4. 81 is well-represented with 10 cities in the top income rankings.

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